Animal services asks for third officer; board signals support while seeking MOU with Mammoth Lakes

Sep 1, 2026

Animal Services Manager Britney Pratt urged the board to fund a 0.333 FTE animal control officer to reduce overtime and ensure coverage across Mono County's 3,000 sq. miles. Pratt requested data‑driven MOU talks with the Town of Mammoth Lakes to align costs and responsibilities for town‑originating shelter intakes.

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Animal Services Manager Britney Pratt told the board Mono County’s animal control division currently operates with two officers covering roughly 3,000 square miles and is relying on overtime and mutual‑aid relationships to meet calls for service. Pratt requested funding for an additional 0.333 FTE field officer and a vehicle to provide operational resilience and disaster surge capacity.

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